Eryri: Big rescue operation in Croesor-Rhosydd mines

Over twenty member of the North Wales Cave Rescue Organisation responded to the incident

More than 20 cave rescuers have taken part in an operation to get two people out of a mines complex.

One of them was assisted up the final pitch out of Croesor-Rhosydd in Eryri, also called Snowdonia, after becoming exhausted and unable to climb back up.

The other person managed to get out and provide details to the team.

Members of the North Wales Cave Rescue Organisation from across the region responded on Saturday afternoon and the operation finished by 23:00 BST.

One of the cavers told rescuers they were unable to retrieve a boat used for one of the lake crossings in the complex after it had become jammed.

This forced them to retrace their steps, and during the return, the second caver became exhausted.

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